English
Etymology
L. improprius �not proper,� from in- �in-� + proprius �proper.�

Pronunciation
IPA table 3|RPɪm�pr�p.�|AusE?ɪm�pr�p.�|GenAm?=ɪm�pr�.p�
rhymes|�p�(r)

Adjective
en-adj

1. unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate
2. Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest
3. Not according to facts; inaccurate or erroneous
4. Not consistent with established facts; incorrect
5. Not properly named; See, for example, improper fraction

Translations
trans-top|unsuitable to needs or circumstances
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio
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trans-top|not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio, indecente, indecoroso.
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trans-top|Not according to facts
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio, incorreto
trans-bottom

trans-top|Not consistent with established facts
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio, incorreto
trans-bottom

trans-top|Not properly named
trans-mid
Portuguese: impróprio
trans-bottom

Derived terms
improper divisor
improper face
improper fraction
improper integral
improper motion
improper node
improper orthogonal transformation
improper rotation

Verb
to improper

#obsolete To appropriate
#obsolete To behave improperly

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• 2007-12-24 19:41 - Jyril - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/141.154.77.27|141.154.77.27]] ([[User_talk:141.154.77.27|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:67.34.147.184|67.34.147.184]]

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